Summary
Amphenol Corporation filed an 8-K on April 3, 2013, primarily to announce an update to its corporate governance policies. The Board of Directors approved a revised Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on April 2, 2013. This revised code supersedes the previous version and applies to all directors, officers, and employees. The revised code addresses a comprehensive range of ethical and compliance matters, including adherence to laws, social responsibility, conflict of interest management, protection of corporate opportunities, confidentiality, fair dealing practices, responsible use of company assets, robust financial controls, employment standards, accuracy in financial reporting, and procedures for reporting unethical or illegal behavior, notably including provisions related to conflict minerals. Investors can view the full text of this revised code, which is considered a key component of the company's ethical framework and commitment to good corporate governance.
Key Highlights
- 1Amphenol Corporation's Board of Directors approved a revised Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on April 2, 2013.
- 2The Revised Code supersedes all prior versions of the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- 3The policy applies universally to all directors, officers, and employees of Amphenol Corporation.
- 4Key areas covered in the Revised Code include compliance with laws, social responsibility, and conflicts of interest.
- 5The code also addresses corporate opportunity, confidentiality, fair dealing, and the proper use of company assets.
- 6Specific attention is given to financial controls, employment practices, accuracy of financial reporting, and reporting of unethical behavior.
- 7Provisions related to 'conflict minerals' are included in the updated code, reflecting growing regulatory and investor focus on supply chain ethics.